History

Trams were once a common sight in Bangkok.  They were first introduced in Bangkok in 1893. During it’s heyday, there were

Every year, people in France have a chance to visit the hidden treasures of less well-known sites such as banks, courts,

In Bangkok you will come across a few roads that are named after foreigners such as Captain Bush Lane and

Thai police uniforms look extremely tight and very uncomfortable. Surely in this hot weather it is better to wear loose

I’ve sometimes seen small upturned cannons around Bangkok that mark the edge of flower beds and lawns. These are relics

The 350.8 meter long Krungthep Bridge is the second bridge in Bangkok to cross the Chao Phraya River. The first

  I like looking at these old pictures of Bangkok. This one is the Office of the Permanent Secretary for the

This is the marriage certificate for their majesties the King and Queen of Thailand. They were married on 28 April

The other day I wrote a blog about the Queen Victoria statue in the British Embassy in Bangkok (see here).

   This is a statue of Queen Victoria that can be found in the grounds of the British Embassy in